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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Friendship is more than just being friends. Friendship is one of those parts of life that we at times take for granted. It rolls off of our tongues as if we expect it to be present in all areas of our lives. I hear our ‘friendship is forever’ or ‘friends always’ is a common thread that runs through our lives. But in truth how many true friendships do we have actually? Why don’t we think it for a moment and list those we feel are true friends and those with which we have a close relationship. Are they true friends? Is their friendship from the heart? How many people do we truly see as friends? Let us sit and think about that.

Everyone depends on friends to a certain extent, as no man is an island. Life without friends is unthinkable. Is it true? We may have many friends but genuine are difficult to find. They are friends who stand by us eager to share our happiness. In times of sadness and difficulties, how many of our friends will really care to make personal sacrifices to bring hope and relief to our lives??

When the flower blossoms, bees flock to it, but when it withers, they disappear like dew before the morning rays of the sun. Fair-weather friends are like that.

“False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but true friendship gives new life and animation to the object it supports.”Richard Burton

Sharing our problems with a friend can be helpful when we go through a difficult patch in life. As the saying goes, “ A friend in need is a friend indeed “ . A true friend will drop everything he or she is doing to come to our aid. He or she will give advice, moral support and the encouragement that we need to hear and even offer as a shoulder to cry on. Sometimes, we just need someone who understands us and this will make us feel better. People have been saved from suicide just by having a friend listen to their troubles.

Doing things with friends is a pleasure. Shopping, going on trips, playing games, studying or even just chit-chatting. Friends can lift our spirits when we feel down. They can also make us laugh especially if they have a good sense of humour. We can share jokes and secrets with them. Friends can actually spice up our lives.

“Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.”Cindy Lew

Sadly, not at all friends are sincere a loyal. From my experience, once I lent my schoolwork to my friend. I asked her not to copy my work as it took me quite a long time to finish it. And she promised me that she would not. The next day, when teacher asked us to pass up our work, she did it to for me and I even thanked her. But at the end of the school hour, the teacher suddenly called us up. I wonder what had happen. I followed my friend to the staffroom. The teacher then asked us why our work were the same. My friend eventually told our teacher that I copied her work. She betrayed me! I lent her my book because of friendship but she did not appreciate it. She repaid kindness with betrayal. She has moved to another state and since then I have not seen her. I have forgiven her. But it was bitter experience for me.

A good friend will bring a smile on your face when you are feeling low and will go out of his or her way to help in you every possible way, when you would ask for help. Bad friends are those friends who would be there with you in your good times but would move away from you, in your troubled times and leave you alone. The few friends who stick with us in good times and bad must be cherished and appreciated. They are honest, caring and good companions. These true friends are truly worth their weight in gold.

For those who always being friends with me, I am really appreciate all of you. Friends forever guys! I love you.